Play buttonFDA FDA targets teens with e-cigarette prevention adsEngadget - Christine FisherThe video ads use magic to show how easily e-cigarettes can lead to actual cigarettes. Today, the FDA launched its first e-cigarette prevention TV ads. Part of "The Real Cost" campaign, they're meant educate
Etsy Etsy buys music gear marketplace Reverb to expand its reachEngadget - Jon FingasEtsy is expanding its online shopping empire, albeit not in the way some would have expected. The company plans to acquire Reverb, one of the largest marketplaces for musical instruments, for $275 million.
Laptops Introducing Engadget's most comprehensive back-to-school guide yetEngadget - Dana WollmanIn addition to product recommendations, we went big on tips and buying advice. Happy Monday, fam! I'm extremely pleased today to introduce our 2019 back-to-school guide. And that's not just because it's
ISRO India's historic Moon mission takes off after week-long delayEngadget - Christine FisherChandrayann-2 will make the first soft landing attempt ever at the Moon’s South Pole. One week after a "technical snag" forced the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to delay the launch of its the
Amazon Thriller author Dean Koontz signs five-book deal with AmazonEngadget - AJ DellingerThe first book in the run, 'Devoted,' will be available next spring. Amazon announced today that it inked best-selling author Dean Koontz to a five-book deal. The agreement will also include a short story
Tom Werner Slack's latest update should make its desktop app more efficientEngadget - Kris HoltThe company promises it will be faster and use less memory. Slack has become an essential part of the daily workflow for many of us, but its desktop app has perhaps been in need of a little TLC. An update
Equifax Equifax settlement for data breach will only cost it $4 per personEngadget - Jon FingasThere are concerns the penalty is just a drop in the bucket. The reports of an impending Equifax settlement were true. The company has agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Protection
Acer Acer Predator Triton 900 review: Who needs a crazy swiveling screen?Engadget - Devindra HardawarRemember when we said gaming laptops were going to get wild this year? Behold Acer's Predator Triton 900, a massive 17-inch notebook with one of the craziest screens we've ever seen. It can swivel forward
Huawei Huawei allegedly developed a spy-friendly phone network for North KoreaEngadget - Jon FingasIf Huawei was hoping to mend its reputation in the wake of the de facto US ban, it's about to be disappointed. The Washington Post and 38 North have published joint reports indicating that Huawei helped
Airbnb Airbnb makes it easier to find a place to stay on business tripsEngadget - Christine FisherIt now highlight listings with positive ratings from other business travelers. Airbnb wants to make it easier to find work-friendly listings, and its solution is fairly simple. Before, the company would
Play button Brave musical hero speedruns 'GoldenEye' level with a pianoEngadget - Georgina TorbetThis time Mr. Bond, the pleasure will be all ours. The 1997 N64 classic GoldenEye 007 was a game that introduced first-person shooters to millions of new gamers, even if it did cause the occasional family
Play buttonSturgill Simpson Netflix is getting a samurai anime from country singer Sturgill SimpsonEngadget - Georgina TorbetIn one of the weirder artistic crossovers of the year, Grammy-award winning musician Sturgill Simpson is releasing an anime on Netflix. Titled Sound & Fury, the film will be released this fall together
ASUS The Morning After: ASUS' new gaming phone is barely a phoneEngadget - Mat SmithWelcome back, it's Monday time. Over the weekend, Marvel decided to announce enough superhero TV and movies to keep you going for the next few years, while another Pixel 4 leak suggests some wacky hand
Virtual World Facebook's prototype VR bangle squeezes and vibrates your wristsEngadget - Daniel CooperIf VR is ever going to go mainstream, it's going to need to ditch the bulky accessories while still letting people interact with the virtual world. It's an idea that researchers at Facebook's Reality are
Apple The fitness gadgets and apps you should be using at schoolEngadgetIn between cramming for never-ending tests, going out with your classmates and campaigning for the student union, you still need to keep fit. The good news is, you don't have to do that last bit all by
Hyperloop Elon Musk promises longer, curved tunnel for future Hyperloop contestsEngadget - Georgina TorbetIn a departure from previous years, next year's Hyperloop competition will be held in a six mile curved vacuum tunnel. Previously, the competition was held in a straight ¾ mile test tunnel which is located
Scooters The best electric bikes, scooters and skateboards to use at schoolEngadgetWe hear you're going places? That's what school is all about, after all. But we're being a little more literal: Getting to class is often half the battle. That's why we've dedicated a whole section of
Apple The best desktops for studentsEngadgetWe picked six machines -- two Macs and three PCs -- including three built for gaming. We'll be honest, we realize most students will buy a laptop to use at school and call it a day. But opting for a desktop
ASUS ASUS ROG Phone II doubles as a 120Hz dual-screen gaming beastEngadget - Richard LaiWith an updated dual-screen dock and Switch-like controllers, it's barely a phone. Gaming phones are a rare breed, and the nascent category has already proved to be too much of a challenge for Razer. companies
Headphones The audio gear we recommend to studentsEngadgetHeadphones, speakers, streaming apps and a few tools for music making. A life without music is a pretty dull one. Obviously, you need to make sure you're ready for the school year with some solid headphones,
Nintendo Switch The best consoles, games and accessories for studentsEngadgetThe life of a student isn't all taking notes, writing essays and broadening horizons. Sometimes, you just want to blow off some steam. And for some of us, that means loading up a new game (or an old familiar
Apple The best TVs and streamers to use in a dorm roomEngadgetSure, studying is important. But in between classes and hitting the books everyone will need time to relax with some Netflix. Some students might be able to get by with just a laptop, tablet or even phone
iOS The best creative and productivity apps for studentsEngadgetEssential tools for keeping your life in order and getting stuff done. So you've picked out a shiny new laptop, tablet or phone to take with you to school this year. Well, it's nothing without some apps.
Amazon The best gaming PCs and accessories for studentsEngadgetPC gaming is serious business. This is where video game fans go when they want the highest resolution, lowest latency and most precise experiences available, from first-person shooters to top-down team-based
Apple The best smartphones, tablets and smartwatches for studentsEngadgetNew school year, new gear. Maybe you're due for an upgrade, or maybe you broke your phone over summer break, or maybe you just want a new toy. Either way, you might be looking to refresh your slate of
Dell XPS13 The best laptops for students in 2019EngadgetWhether you prefer Mac or Windows, gaming machines or convertibles, we found something for everyone. Each year, laptops are one of the most well-represented categories in our back-to-school gear guide.
Google Photos The gear you need for your dorm roomEngadgetOur back-to-school guide wouldn't be complete without a section on dorm living. After all, you're going to be spending a lot of the year there (though hopefully not too much time). To really trick out
Mobile Technology Cannondale's electric mountain bikes offer more power for the trailEngadget - Jon FingasCannondale has electrified a significant chunk of its bicycle lineup, and now it's determined to conquer the mountain biking world in earnest. The company has unveiled a redesigned Moterra e-bike (above)
Mobile Technology Google Pixel 4 leak fuels rumors of hand gesture controlEngadget - Jon FingasWho needs more screen when you can wave your hand? Those rumors of the Pixel 4 sporting hand gesture control just became more tangible. Ice Universe has obtained photos that reportedly show the detached
Amazon Amazon has already renewed 'The Boys' for a second seasonEngadget - Jon FingasThe superheroes-gone-bad show has a bright future on Prime Video. Amazon is apparently confident The Boys will prove a hit -- so confident that it's committing to more before the Prime Video show is even
Play buttonFDA FDA targets teens with e-cigarette prevention adsEngadget - Christine FisherThe video ads use magic to show how easily e-cigarettes can lead to actual cigarettes. Today, the FDA launched its first e-cigarette prevention TV ads. Part of "The Real Cost" campaign, they're meant educate
Etsy Etsy buys music gear marketplace Reverb to expand its reachEngadget - Jon FingasEtsy is expanding its online shopping empire, albeit not in the way some would have expected. The company plans to acquire Reverb, one of the largest marketplaces for musical instruments, for $275 million.
Laptops Introducing Engadget's most comprehensive back-to-school guide yetEngadget - Dana WollmanIn addition to product recommendations, we went big on tips and buying advice. Happy Monday, fam! I'm extremely pleased today to introduce our 2019 back-to-school guide. And that's not just because it's
ISRO India's historic Moon mission takes off after week-long delayEngadget - Christine FisherChandrayann-2 will make the first soft landing attempt ever at the Moon’s South Pole. One week after a "technical snag" forced the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to delay the launch of its the
Amazon Thriller author Dean Koontz signs five-book deal with AmazonEngadget - AJ DellingerThe first book in the run, 'Devoted,' will be available next spring. Amazon announced today that it inked best-selling author Dean Koontz to a five-book deal. The agreement will also include a short story
Tom Werner Slack's latest update should make its desktop app more efficientEngadget - Kris HoltThe company promises it will be faster and use less memory. Slack has become an essential part of the daily workflow for many of us, but its desktop app has perhaps been in need of a little TLC. An update
Equifax Equifax settlement for data breach will only cost it $4 per personEngadget - Jon FingasThere are concerns the penalty is just a drop in the bucket. The reports of an impending Equifax settlement were true. The company has agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Protection
Acer Acer Predator Triton 900 review: Who needs a crazy swiveling screen?Engadget - Devindra HardawarRemember when we said gaming laptops were going to get wild this year? Behold Acer's Predator Triton 900, a massive 17-inch notebook with one of the craziest screens we've ever seen. It can swivel forward
Huawei Huawei allegedly developed a spy-friendly phone network for North KoreaEngadget - Jon FingasIf Huawei was hoping to mend its reputation in the wake of the de facto US ban, it's about to be disappointed. The Washington Post and 38 North have published joint reports indicating that Huawei helped
Airbnb Airbnb makes it easier to find a place to stay on business tripsEngadget - Christine FisherIt now highlight listings with positive ratings from other business travelers. Airbnb wants to make it easier to find work-friendly listings, and its solution is fairly simple. Before, the company would
Play button Brave musical hero speedruns 'GoldenEye' level with a pianoEngadget - Georgina TorbetThis time Mr. Bond, the pleasure will be all ours. The 1997 N64 classic GoldenEye 007 was a game that introduced first-person shooters to millions of new gamers, even if it did cause the occasional family
Play buttonSturgill Simpson Netflix is getting a samurai anime from country singer Sturgill SimpsonEngadget - Georgina TorbetIn one of the weirder artistic crossovers of the year, Grammy-award winning musician Sturgill Simpson is releasing an anime on Netflix. Titled Sound & Fury, the film will be released this fall together
ASUS The Morning After: ASUS' new gaming phone is barely a phoneEngadget - Mat SmithWelcome back, it's Monday time. Over the weekend, Marvel decided to announce enough superhero TV and movies to keep you going for the next few years, while another Pixel 4 leak suggests some wacky hand
Virtual World Facebook's prototype VR bangle squeezes and vibrates your wristsEngadget - Daniel CooperIf VR is ever going to go mainstream, it's going to need to ditch the bulky accessories while still letting people interact with the virtual world. It's an idea that researchers at Facebook's Reality are
Apple The fitness gadgets and apps you should be using at schoolEngadgetIn between cramming for never-ending tests, going out with your classmates and campaigning for the student union, you still need to keep fit. The good news is, you don't have to do that last bit all by
Hyperloop Elon Musk promises longer, curved tunnel for future Hyperloop contestsEngadget - Georgina TorbetIn a departure from previous years, next year's Hyperloop competition will be held in a six mile curved vacuum tunnel. Previously, the competition was held in a straight ¾ mile test tunnel which is located
Scooters The best electric bikes, scooters and skateboards to use at schoolEngadgetWe hear you're going places? That's what school is all about, after all. But we're being a little more literal: Getting to class is often half the battle. That's why we've dedicated a whole section of
Apple The best desktops for studentsEngadgetWe picked six machines -- two Macs and three PCs -- including three built for gaming. We'll be honest, we realize most students will buy a laptop to use at school and call it a day. But opting for a desktop
ASUS ASUS ROG Phone II doubles as a 120Hz dual-screen gaming beastEngadget - Richard LaiWith an updated dual-screen dock and Switch-like controllers, it's barely a phone. Gaming phones are a rare breed, and the nascent category has already proved to be too much of a challenge for Razer. companies
Headphones The audio gear we recommend to studentsEngadgetHeadphones, speakers, streaming apps and a few tools for music making. A life without music is a pretty dull one. Obviously, you need to make sure you're ready for the school year with some solid headphones,
Nintendo Switch The best consoles, games and accessories for studentsEngadgetThe life of a student isn't all taking notes, writing essays and broadening horizons. Sometimes, you just want to blow off some steam. And for some of us, that means loading up a new game (or an old familiar
Apple The best TVs and streamers to use in a dorm roomEngadgetSure, studying is important. But in between classes and hitting the books everyone will need time to relax with some Netflix. Some students might be able to get by with just a laptop, tablet or even phone
iOS The best creative and productivity apps for studentsEngadgetEssential tools for keeping your life in order and getting stuff done. So you've picked out a shiny new laptop, tablet or phone to take with you to school this year. Well, it's nothing without some apps.
Amazon The best gaming PCs and accessories for studentsEngadgetPC gaming is serious business. This is where video game fans go when they want the highest resolution, lowest latency and most precise experiences available, from first-person shooters to top-down team-based
Apple The best smartphones, tablets and smartwatches for studentsEngadgetNew school year, new gear. Maybe you're due for an upgrade, or maybe you broke your phone over summer break, or maybe you just want a new toy. Either way, you might be looking to refresh your slate of
Dell XPS13 The best laptops for students in 2019EngadgetWhether you prefer Mac or Windows, gaming machines or convertibles, we found something for everyone. Each year, laptops are one of the most well-represented categories in our back-to-school gear guide.
Google Photos The gear you need for your dorm roomEngadgetOur back-to-school guide wouldn't be complete without a section on dorm living. After all, you're going to be spending a lot of the year there (though hopefully not too much time). To really trick out
Mobile Technology Cannondale's electric mountain bikes offer more power for the trailEngadget - Jon FingasCannondale has electrified a significant chunk of its bicycle lineup, and now it's determined to conquer the mountain biking world in earnest. The company has unveiled a redesigned Moterra e-bike (above)
Mobile Technology Google Pixel 4 leak fuels rumors of hand gesture controlEngadget - Jon FingasWho needs more screen when you can wave your hand? Those rumors of the Pixel 4 sporting hand gesture control just became more tangible. Ice Universe has obtained photos that reportedly show the detached
Amazon Amazon has already renewed 'The Boys' for a second seasonEngadget - Jon FingasThe superheroes-gone-bad show has a bright future on Prime Video. Amazon is apparently confident The Boys will prove a hit -- so confident that it's committing to more before the Prime Video show is even
